A GIRL who almost losta leg in a car accident has astonished doctors by going on stage with her dance club.

Faye Ledgerton feared her dream of being a famous dancer was dashed after the crash in September.

The 10-year-old suffered terrible injuries when a car trapped her leg and dragged her several metres along the road.

But she has defied all her doctors' expectations to get back on the stage.

Faye, of Spencer's Lane, Melling, has a major role in her dance club's 50th anniversary show tomorrow.

Her mother Sue, 50, said her daughter had surprised everyone.

Mrs Ledgerton, a clinical manager at Fazakerly hospital said: "We were devastated when Faye had her accident.

"She had been coming out of Aintree library after school.

"Her leg was trapped under the wheels of the car and she was dragged along. She suffered a bad compound fracture and lost two ligaments.

" Doctors didn ' t know whether she would be able to use her foot again.

"Since she was two she has been dancing three times a week, and absolutely loves it. She thought she wouldn't be able to do it again."

Faye spent more than a month in Alder Hey hospital and had five operations to try to straighten her leg.

But she was back at Aintree Davenhill primary school within weeks of getting out, using an extra chair to prop up her leg under the desk.

In May, Faye went back to her classes at Pimbley Johnson school of dance in Maghull, where her sister Katie, 15, is also a pupil.

She faces further surgery to lengthen her leg in November,

Faye's father Mike, 50, a taxi driver, said: "She was so determined to get back on her feet. Despite her injuries and being in horrific pain she never complained. It was her positive attitude that kept us going.

"She loves her dancing and is so enthusiastic about it. It will be great to see her in the shows.

"We are so proud of her." Faye said: "When I was in hospital I was really worried I wouldn't be able to dance again. The doctors weren't sure.

"But now I'm back into it and can nearly do what I used to. I'm really excited to be in the show."